HeyRuaHow to say “plan” in Irish
- Irish:
- plán
- English:
- plan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “plawn” /pˠl̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- plánta (plans)
- Genitive singular:
- pláin, an phláin (e.g. scála an phláin, the scale of the plan)
- Genitive plural:
- plánta, na bplánta (e.g. cóipeanna na bplánta, copies of the plans)
What does “plán” mean?
“Plán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plan
- A drawing or diagram showing the layout of a building, area or object, especially as seen from above.Also: ground plan, layout, floor plan, diagram.
“Plán” with the article
The plural of plan in Irish is plánta. Here is plán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Plán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using plán, the Irish word for plan.
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Plan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plan?
The Irish for plan is plán (pronounced “plawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is plánta.
How do you pronounce plán in Irish?
Plán is said like “plawn” (IPA /pˠl̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of plan in Irish?
The plural of plán is plánta; with the article, na plánta means “the plans”. The genitive plural is plánta, as in cóipeanna na bplánta (copies of the plans).
Why does plán change to phlán or bplán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) plán becomes mo phlán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bplán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'plán' and 'pleán'?
'Plán' is mainly a drawn plan or layout, such as a plán urláir (floor plan), while 'plean' is the usual word for a plan in the sense of a scheme or intention, as in plean forbartha (development plan).
